ACADEMIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Deadline: 19 May 2024

Position Information
Posting Details


Official Job Title ACADEMIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Working Title: Academic Program Director
Position Number 02118599
Division Academic Affairs
Department B053030 CTR FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING
Position Type Limited Appointment
Appointment Type Limited
Pay Basis Academic
Salary Grade Cat C
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
The UWM Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is looking for an Academic Program Director to lead our enthusiastic team of teachers and researchers who hold advanced degrees in their respective disciplines and have many years of experience teaching and supporting technology-enhanced, blended, and online courses. CETL works with faculty, teaching academic staff, and teaching assistants to improve teaching and increase student learning by crafting sound, proven, and active learning strategies. More information about CETL can be found here: http://uwm.edu/cetl .
Job Summary
UWM’s Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) fosters an educational environment of high-quality academics with the intent of improving student success and encouraging the scholarship of teaching and learning. The Director leads a team of academics, support staff, and learning management system administrators to provide assistance to faculty and graduate teaching assistants as they develop and deliver their courses. In addition, the Director oversees and promotes numerous institutional and systemwide teaching and learning workshops and teaching fellowships. The CETL Director reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Earned terminal degree in a field of study appropriate to UWM and a record of research, teaching, and service accomplishments consistent with at least a tenured position as an associate professor
  • Experience in fostering a culture of transparency, equity, inclusion and professional development, and growth
  • Demonstrated experience, success, and critical understanding in advancing the success of students who have been historically underrepresented in the academy (e.g., first-time in college, Pell eligible)
  • Notable record of teaching excellence
  • Record of progressive responsibility in higher education, including at least two years of leadership
  • Knowledge of and experience in providing training to faculty and instructional staff about best practices in teaching
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching professional development training sessions across multiple instructional modalities (e.g., in-person, online, etc.)
  • Leadership role in a teaching and learning professional development unit for five or more years
  • Record of presentations and publications in the scholarship of teaching and learning
  • Knowledge and experience in supporting the development and use of Generative AI to advance teaching and student learning
  • Demonstrated experience and achievements working with diverse instructional staff and student bodies in an urban access institution
Target Salary Range $135,000 - $145,000
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Completed application materials must include:
  • A cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and in meeting the position requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A page listing the names and contact information (phone number and email) for at least three professional references


We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Application Deadline 05/19/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Zoe Carballido
Contact Phone 414-251-9294
Contact Email [email protected]
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Academic/Faculty Affairs, Dean/Director/Executive, Student Services

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